built before the start of the 20th century . with the growth of the railroads and the construction of the original union station in 1906 , many hotels were constructed for passengers and workers . the elm ##ira hotel was constructed in 1905 , and the terminal hotel was constructed in 1910 . hotel meridian was constructed in 1907 , and union hotel was built in 1908 . union hotel was listed on the national register of historic places in 1979 , and both hotel meridian and grand avenue hotel were listed as contributing properties to the meridian urban center historic district . as the city grew , the hotels reflected ambitions of the strong economy , as evidenced by the eleven @ - @ story skyscraper lamar
built before the start of the 20th century. with the growth of the railroads and the construction of the original union station in 1906, many hotels were constructed for passengers and workers. the elmira hotel was constructed in 1905, and the terminal hotel was constructed in 1910. hotel meridian was constructed in 1907, and union hotel was built in 1908. union hotel was listed on the national register of historic places in 1979, and both hotel meridian and grand avenue hotel were listed as contributing properties to the meridian urban center historic district. as the city grew, the hotels reflected ambitions of the strong economy, as evidenced by the eleven @ - @ story skyscraper lamar